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Deals of the Hour / October 6, 2010, 7:46 am

Liverpool board agrees on sale to Red Sox owners

LONDON -- Liverpool's board agreed to sell the debt-riddled Premier League club to the owners of the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, but may have to take legal action to force out the existing American owners. Current co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr ... (Source: Forbes 2010-10-06T13:54:31Z)

Qualcomm Suspends Sale of FLO TV Devices

IDG News Service — Qualcomm has suspended sales of devices for its mobile TV service, FLO TV, as it considers options for how to use its national network that is currently dedicated to multimedia. FLO TV will probably remain available into the spring ... (Source: CIO 2010-10-05T21:33:50Z)

Report: Patriots trade Randy Moss to Vikings

The New England Patriots traded star wide receiver Randy Moss to his original team, the Minnesota Vikings, this morning for a third-round pick, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity ... (Source: Tampa Bay Online 2010-10-06T13:54:31Z)

Tri Cities Annual 2010 Wine Festival in Kennewick WA

For 30 years now Kennewick Washington has been home to the annual Tri Cities Wine Festival and this year is no different. Join other wine lovers November 5-6 for a weekend of wining and dining. The festival will take place at the Three Rivers Convention ... (Source: Zimbio 2010-10-05T21:33:50Z)

Google TV to debut this month with HBO, NBC, other network shows

Google Inc.'s TV service, debuting this month on Sony Corp. and Logitech International SA devices, will include content from Time Warner Inc.'s HBO, General Electric Co.'s NBC, Netflix Inc. and Twitter Inc. Google, which first announced the service in May ... (Source: Denver Post 2010-10-05T23:57:00Z)

Vikings refreshed after bye

The Minnesota Vikings' bye week not only gave players six days to rest, it also provided a healthy dose of reassurance for any of them that elected to spend their Sunday watching their counterparts from the NFC North. Green Bay and Chicago are both 3-1 ... (Source: ScrippsNews 2010-10-05T20:29:24Z)

Google TV will make debut this month

Google Inc.'s TV service, debuting this month on Sony Corp. and Logitech International SA devices, will include content from HBO, NBC, Netflix Inc. and Twitter Inc. Google, which first announced the service in May, also will feature TBS, TNT, CNN and the ... (Source: Riverside Press Enterprise 2010-10-05T02:35:40Z)

American Airlines Recalls Approximately 800 Furloughed Employees

FORT WORTH, Texas , Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines today announced that it is sending recall notices to 545 flight attendants and 250 pilots. Several factors contributed to the company's ability to recall, primarily its efforts to ... (Source: SmartBrief 2010-10-06T14:23:09Z)

Fu, Zhang Dominate Sotheby's $52 Million Chinese Ink Auction

Oct. 6 (Bloomberg) -- It was standing room only in Sotheby's Hong Kong saleroom as auctioneer Quek Chin Yeow brought down the hammer on Fu Baoshi's "Court Ladies," the top lot in a HK$407.3 million ($52.5 million) sale of Chinese ink paintings. Fu ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-06T03:53:13Z)

Man charged with civil-rights violation, indecent exposure

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. — A 57-year-old Martinsburg man accused of accosting a group of black women at a bake sale has been charged with violating their civil rights. Mark Alan Gagnon of 970 Fountainhead Lane was released from Eastern Regional Jail after bail ... (Source: Herald-Mail 2010-10-05T21:12:21Z)

British Airways Signs Transatlantic Revenue Share Deal With American Airlines, Iberia - Update

(RTTNews) - Europe's third largest airline British Airways plc (BAY.L: News ,BAIRY.PK: News ) said Wednesday that it signed an agreement to start a transatlantic joint business with American Airlines, a unit of US-based AMR Corp. (AMR: News ), and Spanish ... (Source: RTT News 2010-09-29T07:57:44Z)

What the Justice Department's Credit Card Suit Means for You

If you're a little confused about how or if your life will change thanks to the Justice Department's payment card announcement on Monday, you're not alone. So let's review what we know and engage in some mild speculation. The government simultaneously ... (Source: Yahoo Finance 2010-10-06T12:42:56Z)

WRESTLING: WWE superstars coming to town

The WWE World Tour comes to the Tri-Cities on Oct. 16 featuring such pro wrestling superstars as The Big Show, CM Punk, The Miz, Dolph Ziggler, Daniel Bryan, The Hart Dynasty, Ted DiBaise, Ezekiel, Primo, Goldust, Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, Eve and Maryse ... (Source: Tri-City Herald 2010-10-05T17:30:27Z)

Martinsburg man charged with civil rights violation

MARTINSBURG, W.Va. -- A Martinsburg man accused of accosting a group of black women at a bake sale has been charged with committing a civil rights violation. Mark Alan Gagnon also is charged with indecent exposure and public intoxication. He was being held ... (Source: Charleston Gazette 2010-10-06T01:22:53Z)

City man displays 'goods' at bake sale

MARTINSBURG - A 57-year-old Martinsburg man has been charged with a hate crime after he allegedly approached a group of women at a weekend bake sale and told them he hated black people before throwing a punch and exposing his genitalia. Mark Alan Gagnon ... (Source: Journal & Sunday Journal 2010-10-05T10:35:16Z)

Liverpool, Red Sox owners agree to sale

LONDON -- Liverpool's board agreed to sell the debt-riddled English Premier League club to the owners of the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday, although legal action may be needed to force the existing American owners out. Current co-owners Tom Hicks and George ... (Source: ESPN.com 2010-10-06T12:35:46Z)

American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia Announce Better Deal for Trans-Atlantic Flyers

LONDON , Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- More access to cheaper fares, bigger choice of flight times and easier connecting journeys will become reality for transatlantic flyers with the launch of the new joint business between American Airlines, British Airways and ... (Source: MSN Money 2010-10-06T14:01:40Z)

Zhang's $6.7 Million Baby Boosts Sotheby's Mixed Hong Kong Sale

Oct. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Waving paddle 3008, a woman in a black dress at the center of Sotheby's Hong Kong saleroom saw off all comers to win a 1992 Zhang Xiaogang painting that set an artist record of HK$52.18 million ($6.73 million), as Chinese buyers ... (Source: BusinessWeek 2010-10-04T21:13:32Z)

Vikings reacquire WR Moss in deal with Patriots

A trade that sends Randy Moss from the New England Patriots back to the Minnesota Vikings is complete, a league source told NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi. The Patriots will receive a 2011 third-round draft pick in exchange for the seven-time Pro ... (Source: NFL 2010-10-06T14:23:09Z)

Google TV will include HBO, NBC

SAN FRANCISCO — Google Inc.'s TV service, debuting this month on Sony Corp. and Logitech International SA devices, will include content from Time Warner Inc.'s HBO, General Electric Co.'s NBC, Netflix Inc. , and Twitter Inc. Google, which first ... (Source: Boston Globe 2010-10-05T05:41:47Z)

U.S. sues American Express, reaches proposed deal with Visa, Mastercard

WASHINGTON -- The Justice Department on Monday sued the three largest U.S. credit card companies for anticompetitive practices and reached a proposed settlement with two of them, MasterCard and Visa. "We want to put more money in consumers' pockets, and by ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-04T18:43:13Z)

Vikes back from bye, Sullivan, Shiancoe still out

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.—The Minnesota Vikings are back from their bye week. The team was on the practice field Monday, with every player on the roster present. However, two injured starters were not participating in the workout. Center John Sullivan watched ... (Source: San Jose Mercury News 2010-10-04T19:19:00Z)

Minnesota Vikings reportedly acquire Randy Moss from New England Patriots

A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press that a trade has been completed sending star receiver Randy Moss back to the Minnesota Vikings from the New England Patriots. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the transaction ... (Source: New Orleans Times-Picayune 2010-10-06T13:54:31Z)

American Express Accused Of Antitrust Violations

The Justice Department is suing American Express claiming the rules AmEx imposes on retailers are anti-competitive. Visa and MasterCard decided to settle the charges. American Express said it had no intention of settling because it doesn't have the ability ... (Source: NPR News 2010-10-05T19:46:27Z)

Fu, Zhang Dominate Sotheby's $53 Million Auction of Chinese Ink Paintings

It was standing room only in Sotheby's Hong Kong saleroom as auctioneer Quek Chin Yeow brought down the hammer on Fu Baoshi's "Court Ladies," the top lot in a HK$407.3 million ($52.5 million) sale of Chinese ink paintings. Fu's depiction of a ... (Source: Bloomberg 2010-10-06T03:53:13Z)

Liverpool agrees on sale to Boston Red Sox owners

LONDON (AP) — English Premier League club Liverpool says it has agreed to sell the club to the owners of the Boston Red Sox, pending settlement of a board dispute. Club chairman Martin Broughton announced the sale Wednesday on the Liverpool Football Club ... (Source: USA Today 2010-10-06T07:27:58Z)

Qualcomm ends sales of Flo TV; service for sale?

Qualcomm has halted sales to consumers of mobile 3G-based TV devices, called "Flo TV" by the company, with service to the devices being halted in spring of next year. Flo TV content provided to handset phones (such as Verizon's VCast ) is "unaffected at ... (Source: MacNN 2010-10-06T00:11:19Z)

Qualcomm Stops Sales of FLO TV Devices

Qualcomm Inc. said it would suspend sales of devices that run on its mobile broadcast video service, taking what could be a step toward scuttling the troubled project and freeing up valuable wireless spectrum for sale. The San Diego company stopped short ... (Source: Wall Street Journal 2010-10-05T22:38:15Z)

Sullivan, Shiancoe sidelined as Vikes prepare for Jets

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings are back from their bye week. For more on the Minnesota Vikings, check out the latest from our bloggers. » Blog Blitz: Vikings The team was on the practice field Monday, with every player on the roster present ... (Source: NFL 2010-10-04T21:56:29Z)

'Oklahoma!' tickets on sale for Thursday show

The celebrated Broadway musical, Oklahoma! , makes a stop in the Tri-Cities this week starting at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Windermere Theatre at the Toyota Center in Kennewick. Tickets are $32 and are available online at ticketmaster.com or the box office ... (Source: Tri-City Herald 2010-10-05T16:18:52Z)

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